{"title":"Arnolda Dufour Bowes","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArnolda Dufour Bowes\u003c\/strong\u003e crafts charming children's stories filled with warmth and heart. Her books often explore themes of friendship, adventure, and self-discovery, making them perfect for young readers eager to explore new worlds and characters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith engaging narratives and relatable characters, \u003cem\u003eMaggie Lou Meets Her Match\u003c\/em\u003e and others invite children to experience moments of joy and learning. These tales celebrate the spirit of childhood with gentle humour and meaningful lessons.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"maggie-lou-meets-her-match-by-arnolda-dufour-bowes-9781773067742","title":"Maggie Lou Meets Her Match","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this sequel to \u003cem\u003eMaggie Lou, Firefox\u003c\/em\u003e, the irrepressible Maggie Lou acquires a new cousin, and a horse—both of whom have minds of their own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen Uncle Bobby gets married, Maggie Lou suddenly finds herself with a new cousin, Rosie. Rosie is the same age as Maggie. She also has a fabulous head of curls, although hers are red. And Rosie knows everything about horses and riding—something Maggie Lou has longed to do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA rivalry sparks between the girls from the start at Uncle Bobby and Aunt Bonnie's wedding, which features an all-you-can-eat dessert table, as well as lots of energetic dancing. On Rosie's horse farm, Maggie experiences her share of humiliations as she learns how to ride on a pony so short that her feet can touch the ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEventually, the cousins become allies and wreak some hair-raising mischief, including a secret midnight horseback ride. In the end, they are joined by friends and family to train, hilariously, for the famous Otipm'sowak Race—a Metis voyageur relay—carrying on a family tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThroughout it all, Maggie remains stubborn and enthusiastic as she navigates the new challenges of defeat, rivalry, and family change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Text Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003echapters\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003echaracter drawings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003edialogue\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eglossary\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eillustrations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47536756654316,"sku":"9781773067742","price":29.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/11d114607325a6d7dc640e5ab8e38725.jpg?v=1776904469"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/arnolda-dufour-bowes.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}